Vivere Physio — Physiotherapy Clinic in Marousi, Athens

Start your rehabilitation today by visiting the state-of-the-art VIVERE Physiotherapy Center. At VIVERE we understand that injuries are a part of life, but they don't have to be permanent. Experienced, certified physical therapists (CSP, HCPC, PSF) are here for you and regardless of your injury, they will create a tailor-made rehabilitation plan that will give you the best results.

Our expertise in manual musculoskeletal rehabilitation, pelvic floor physiotherapy and therapeutic exercise results in rapid recovery from a multitude of conditions.

VIVERE is located at the center of Marousi with easy access from the ISAP station, while its ground floor space makes it easily accessible for people with injuries, mobility difficulties and the elderly.

The space is equipped with air conditioning and ceiling ventilation for continuous air renewal. With flexible opening hours and highly trained professionals you will always feel supported and informed.

We firmly believe that physical therapy should be patient centered. This means that the patient's problems as well as the goals they want to achieve are the most important things we consider when deciding what the best intervention is.

Because each patient is different, the chosen treatment approach will vary depending on the individual, their symptoms, and their goals. Each patient is unique and requires a unique treatment, therefore, we use assessment protocols and a broad combination of physical therapy techniques to provide the best possible treatment plan.

At VIVERE, we follow the Biopsychosocial model of health which, according to modern Medical Science, is a necessary and basic approach to clinical care.

According to this model, we collect detailed information about the patient's problem, such as when and how much it hurts, with which activities it improves or worsens, what are their goals, as well as what behaviors or perceptions are being created around the problem, feelings and social factors that can affect the physical condition.

This type of holistic intervention can enhance the overall quality of life and have long-term positive effects in terms of the body as well as social interactions.

Clinical or Therapeutic Pilates is a type of exercise based on the typical Pilates format, but it is modified to safely include people with an existing injury, musculoskeletal conditions of the spine or peripheral joints, chronic pain, pregnant women or after giving birth.

It is a personalized program of therapeutic exercise, for women, men and kids regardless of physical condition and age, which is created after a physiotherapy assessment of the client and is adapted to their needs, capabilities, and goals. Clinical Pilates can help increase muscle strength, flexibility, and balance, improve body posture and breathing while also targeting movement control and coordination, without the fear of recurrence of an injury.

The sessions are done either on the mat with the use of small equipment such as bands, weights, balls, rings, or with the use of large equipment on a reformer bed. The sessions can be individual or in a small group, as long as there has been a separate evaluation session of each trainee.

Indicative situations to which this type of therapeutic exercise is addressed:

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Rheumatic diseases.
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Osteoporosis.
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Chronic low back pain.
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Chronic neck pain.
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Sports injuries.
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Arthritis.
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Prenatal Pilates for musculoskeletal imbalances that arise during pregnancy.
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Postnatal Pilates to safely return the body to its pre-pregnancy state.

Finally, it can contribute to the completion of a rehabilitation program:

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After a sports injury
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Pelvic floor dysfunction
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Orthopedic or gynecological surgery.

We are specialists in Manual Therapy, which is a modern therapeutic method, known for its effectiveness in a variety of neuro-musculoskeletal injuries.

It is based on a holistic approach of the patient, starting from the advanced clinical reasoning developed by the physical therapist, during the history taking process, and the physical examination, while using research-proven techniques that are effective and safe for the patient.

The basic technique in this method is the manual mobilization/manipulation of the nerves, muscles, and joints of the body, that quickly relieve pain and stiffness.

By combining Manual Therapy with therapeutic exercises and other means of rehabilitation, the treatment can have long-lasting effects by targeting the real cause of the problem. These modern techniques challenge the hitherto classic approach and techniques of physical therapy (mechanical therapy) which bring short-term relief with temporary results

Are you training for a marathon and want to be the best on the swim team or just need your leisurely walk in the morning? Like you, we at VIVERE value physical health and activity, and know how important they are for your well-being.

We're committed to getting you back to your sports routine, on the bike, on the field, or whatever your activity may be. The purpose of Sports Physiotherapy is to identify and treat sports techniques that are followed or applied incorrectly. This is done by applying modern physical therapy tools and interventions such as Manual Therapy, Ergon techniques, Kinesio and Dynamic Taping, Blood Flow Restriction as well as therapeutic or preventive exercise protocols.

The main goal of physical therapy is to get you back to your daily life or sports activity as quickly, safely, and correctly as possible. A high-quality treatment is offered to all our patients regardless of level, ability, or physical condition, with a friendly, caring approach alongside our extensive experience.

Respiratory physical therapy is the branch of physical therapy that deals with the evaluation and rehabilitation of patients with chronic respiratory problems such as bronchial asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, and pulmonary fibrosis. The Panhellenic Association of Physical Therapists points out that improving lung function with respiratory physical therapy is extremely important for groups vulnerable to COVID-19.

The physical therapist assesses the person regarding their posture, chest expansion and shape, breathing pattern, shortness of breath, cough, secretions, pressure, physical condition, and general image such as the color of their skin and lips and their mental state. This is how they create a program of respiratory physical therapy suitable for the specific patient.

Respiratory physiotherapy programs aim to:

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Remove secretions from the lungs through specific techniques.
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Channel large volumes of air into clear airways, thus increasing respiratory function and improving lung expansion.
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Increase the strength and function of the respiratory muscles which contribute to the effective expectoration of the patient during infections.
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Reduce tachypnea, through nasal and diaphragmatic breathing.
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Educate the patient on techniques that manage an asthma attack, combined with the medication they are already taking.
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Increase cardiorespiratory endurance, functionality and consequently the best quality of life.

Pelvic floor physiotherapy helps women’s health issues such as incontinence, pelvic/ vaginal pain, prenatal and postpartum musculoskeletal pain, osteoporosis, rehabilitation following breast surgery, lymphedema, education prevention, wellness and exercise, and so much more.

The physical therapist can tailor an exercise plan to help you improve a variety of symptoms caused by women’s health concerns. For example, bone density naturally decreases during menopause. So, a physiotherapist can help you strengthen your bones and improve your bone health through exercise.

Additionally, strengthening your pelvic floor, especially during and after pregnancy, is a huge component of women’s health physiotherapy. Pregnancy and childbirth obviously put a lot of stress on your pelvic floor and it’s essential to strengthen this area as much as possible. It will not only help you during childbirth but also can help prevent incontinence, prolapse and other pelvic floor related issues.

A few of the most common issues you can see a women’s physiotherapist to treat include:

🔹 Pregnancy-related pain.
🔹 Relaxation and mindfulness exercises to aid in childbirth.
🔹 Abdominal separation due to pregnancy.
🔹 Pelvic floor strengthening during and after pregnancy.
🔹 Bone density concerns related to menopause.
🔹 Pelvic girdle instability or pain.
🔹 Urinary incontinence.
🔹 Overactive bladders.
🔹 Urinary urgency.
🔹 Antenatal and postnatal exercise.
🔹 Antenatal and postnatal Pilates.
🔹 Antenatal massage.
🔹 Colic relief massage for babies.

The specialised pelvic floor physical therapist takes an extensive history, evaluates and plans the individualized treatment of the patient, according to the findings. The treatment includes ways to strengthen or relax the pelvic muscles that will reduce or eliminate the symptoms and consequently improve the quality of life of women.

REMOTE PHYSICAL THERAPY

Our physical therapy clinic provides the possibility of remote communication for people who cannot visit our center.

The physical therapist obtains the patient's history regarding the nature of the problem online. The questions provided help us understand the history of your injury or condition, the nature of your pain, and how your pain and symptoms respond to certain activities.

Then, the physical therapist performs a remote assessment of the patient and identifies the causes of the problem through guided clinical tests.

Finally, the information collected through the assessments is used to set up a personalized therapeutic rehabilitation program with an online demonstration of exercises and detailed instructions.

Assessment and reassessment a few days after the first session are critical elements in determining the correct treatment.

People who can benefit from remote physical therapy are:

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Patients who cannot move due to mobility problems or injuries.
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Patients who cannot travel by private vehicle and avoid public transport.
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Patients who are unable to leave their home due to the need to care for other people (e.g. the elderly or children).
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Patients who choose not to waste time commuting
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Patients who want to reduce the cost of the session (as tele-physiotherapy is more economical than physical therapy).
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Patients who, in collaboration with the physical therapist, can schedule part of the sessions to be remote for a variety of reasons.
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Patients who are located in remote areas
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Patients who have increased work obligations

HOME TREATMENTS

At-home physical therapy is suggested and offered for patients that cannot come to the clinic (due to injury, surgery, lack of time).

Our services are offered with responsibility and willingness to help the patient at home.

MASSAGE SERVICES

Massage is a therapeutic method that is used in healthy people, pregnant women, athletes, and patients. It has become an integral part of sports training to improve performance and prevent injury, while also aiding in concentration.

On athletes, during the rehabilitation period, it is usually used for immediate alleviation of pain and muscle spasms, while it can also help to shorten recovery time.

PERSONAL TRAINING

Personal training is physical exercise under the close supervision of a trainer or physical therapist. The program is performed under our guidance and is based on the needs of the individual, after an extensive assessment, taking into account previous injuries and disorders that require special attention during exercise.

Fall prevention among seniors is an important issue in modern society. Falls can physically, psychologically, and economically affect older people, as they are associated with high mortality rates, a high degree of disability and dysfunction, and can cause anxiety and depression, and consequently a decline in the quality of life.

When we use the term “seniors”, we refer to people over 65 years of age, who are currently the majority of the global community. According to modern studies, seniors have a 30-40% chance of falling at least once a year.

The frequency of falls increases with age and there is a very high probability of 60% for people over 80 of at least one fall per year.

A high percentage of falls require hospitalization, while older adults who have had one or two falls are more likely to fall again within a year.

Falls due to old age are largely preventable if one takes the necessary steps.

Physical therapists with relevant knowledge of Pathology, Physiology, Exercise Application can assess the severity of fall risk through the person’s medical history, physical examination, functional assessment, and environmental assessment.

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The identification and neutralization/modification of endogenous and exogenous causes that cause falls.
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The development of special, multifactorial therapeutic exercise programs for the prevention of accidents in seniors. These programs consist of exercises aimed at progressive strengthening of the lower limbs, balance exercises with a gradual increase in difficulty, improvement of general fitness to better the function of the cardiorespiratory system, stretching and a walking program.
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The continuous evaluation to determine the efficiency of the exercise program.
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The education of seniors and all those involved in their care in fall prevention methods, through advice on creating a safe living environment, such as removing obstacles at home and using walking aids.

«It is better to prevent than to cure», (Hippocrates 460-377 BC).

At VIVERE, the specialized physical therapist evaluates the patient through evaluation protocols and identifies the causes of the problem. Based on the outcomes of the assessment, we will create a personalized rehabilitation program based on the latest available scientific evidence. Evidence-based practice is known to provide the most effective care to improve patient outcomes.

Your assessment will involve answering questions about your medical history and the nature of your injury, followed by a physical examination.

The questions help us understand the history of your injury or condition, the nature of your pain, and how your pain and symptoms respond to certain activities. The assessment and follow-up assessments are critical elements in determining the correct course of treatment. The evaluation process can also help us determine whether a client requires further medical evaluation by a physician (e.g., for a non-musculoskeletal problem or for a musculoskeletal problem that requires immediate medical attention).

After completing the first part of the evaluation, the physical therapist will perform a detailed physical examination. Depending on your symptoms and condition, your physiotherapist may assess:

🔹 The movement of the joints of the spine or limbs.
🔹 The behavior of the nervous tissue (e.g., Sciatica)
🔹 Strength, flexibility, balance, coordination.
🔹 Posture and possible muscle imbalances.
🔹 Blood pressure and oxygen saturation values.

After the physical examination, the physical therapist will perform several techniques, such as soft tissue massage or joint mobilization. You will also be given some exercises and advice on things we would like you to do at home before your next appointment.

At the end of the assessment we have collected all the information necessary to create the personalized recovery plan. The plan is re-evaluated after every session to ensure that we progress towards our goal.

Vivere

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PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSESSMENT

MANUAL THERAPY

PELVIC FLOOR PHYSIOTHERAPY

CLINICAL PILATES

SPORTS PHYSIOTHERAPY

FALL PREVENTION IN THE ELDERLY

RESPIRATORY PHYSIOTHERAPY

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Stela Antonopoulou MSc, Pt
Specialist Musculoskeletal physiotherapist
Pelvic floor physiotherapist

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